Gulf Islands National Seashore
Designation: National Seashore
Location: Florida, Mississippi
📘 Park Overview
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with us today!
🌤 Weather Information
Weather along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico can change quickly. During the winter temperatures range from 40-70 degrees fahrenheit, rain is less common than other seasons. Snow and freezing temperatures are not common. During the summer temperatures range from 70-100+ degrees fahrenheit. Rain is common during the summer with many thunderstorms. Hurricanes impact the area during the tropical storm season between June and November. Tornadoes can impact the area during the Spring and Fall.
🚗 Directions
Gulf Islands National Seashore is a place of myriad riches - blue-green, sparkling waters, magnificent white beaches, and fertile coastal marshes. Its 13 areas include historic forts, shaded picnic areas, trails, and campgrounds. From Cat Island, Mississippi, it stretches eastward 160 miles tot he Okaloosa Area east of For Walton Beach, Florida.
Images
A National Park Service ferry navigates the Pensacola Bay to Fort Pickens.
Credit: NPS/Doggrell
Fort Barrancas and Spanish Water Battery sit on Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Credit: NPS/Doggrell
Fort Massachusetts sits on Ship Island in the Gulf off Mississippi.
Credit: NPS/Bernstiel
The Santa Rosa Area is the stech of beach between Navarre and Pensacola Beach. There is a fee area called Opal Beach.
Credit: NPS/Doggrell
The maritime forest sits on the Santa Rosa Sound in the Naval Live Oaks Area, fee free area in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Credit: NPS/Doggrell
Davis Bayou is a fee free area in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Home to beautiful nature area.
Credit: NPS/Breault
Perdido Key Area is a fee area featuring 7 crossovers, 2 pavilions, and 4 parking lots on the Gulf and Sound.
Credit: NPS/Wade
A National Park Service ferry navigates the Pensacola Bay to Fort Pickens.
Credit: NPS/Doggrell
Fort Barrancas and Spanish Water Battery sit on Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Credit: NPS/Doggrell
Fort Massachusetts sits on Ship Island in the Gulf off Mississippi.
Credit: NPS/Bernstiel
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Feb 3
Sunny
High: 69.4°F | Low: 37.4°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 14.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 06:39 AM
Sunset: 05:28 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 48.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Feb 4
Moderate rain
High: 61.2°F | Low: 43.7°F
Humidity: 87%
Wind: 17 mph
Rain Chance: 79%
UV Index: 0.3
Sunrise: 06:38 AM
Sunset: 05:29 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (95%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 54.2°F
Cloud Cover: 79%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Feb 5
Sunny
High: 52°F | Low: 35.6°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 17.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.8
Sunrise: 06:37 AM
Sunset: 05:30 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (89%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 36.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
🏤 Mailing Address:
1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
📞 Voice Phone: 850-934-2600
✉️ Email: guis_information@nps.gov